USEFUL SYMBOLS

• Alpha & Omega: The beginning and the end
• Book: Bible; Wisdom
• Candle: Life's work extiguished
• Celtic cross: Its circle symbolizes eternity
• Circle: Eternity or earth
• Chi Rho: 1st 2 letters of the word Christ
• Columns: Supporting the roof of heaven
• Compass (open): Order of Masons - fraternal order
• Door: Portal to a new life
• Dove: Christian constancy & devotion, holy ghost
• Eye: God's eye; also a symbol of masonry
• Fish: Christian plenty
• Gate: Death; entrance to heaven
• Gourd: Squash. In pairs: scripture
• Grapes: Body of Christ
• Hand: Reaching down from above. The hand of God (from Heaven)
• Hart: Faithful; thirsting for God
• Harp: Heavenly music
• Heart: Soul's love of God. With wings, a symbol of the Trinity
• Moon, Sun, Star: Heavenly home of the blessed
• Keys (crossed): St. Peter
• Ladder: Passion, Jacob
• Lily: Purity, Flower of the Virgin
• Mermaid: Representing half man-half God
• Moon: Renewed Life
• Pick & shovel: Implement of death
• Rosary: Devotion to mary
• Scales: Equality & justice
• Ship: A sailor; Man's journey through life
• Snake: Satan; Fall of man
• Spade: Gravedigger's tool
• Stage: Sm as the hart
• Stars: Hope of a new life
• Sun: Renewal of life
• Sword: Martyrdom
• Torch: If elevated: Resurrection; if downturned, death
• Tree: Treat of life; God's fmily
• Almond tree: Favor from God:Cedar tree: Strong faith; length of days
• Cypress: Sorrow, death
• Everygreens: Immortality
• Oak tree: Peace, Healing faith
• Palm tree: Victory; martyrdom; reward of the righteous
• Yew tree: Immortality

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